Introduced
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To prohibit an employer from requiring its employees to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or participate in any communication if the primary purpose is to communicate the employer's opinion about religious or political matters, except as necessary to comply with another law. Employees would be allowed to sue for “exemplary damages.” The bill would not apply to employees of a religious, political, or labor organization, or to college lectures and coursework.
Referred to the Committee on Labor
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To prohibit the bill from going into effect until the Michigan unemployment rate is less than the national average.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To remove the provision that prohibits an employer from requiring its employees to attend an employer-sponsored meeting to hear about the employer's opinion on religious or political matters.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To remove an exemption for unions from the bills provisions.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To rename the bill the "jobs destruction and employer silence act".
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 68 to 42 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
